Sidney W. Degan III
About Sidney W. Degan III
Sidney W. Degan III is a lawyer based in New Orleans, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Sidney W. Degan III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Appellate Practice
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Degan, Blanchard & Nash PLC
Education: Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: New Orleans, LA
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